Drawing the pattern. Deciding to create my own Bayeux Tapestry occurred very quickly, but I guess I didn’t give much thought to the time it would take to complete. It happened, and I dove into the project with enthusiasm and excitement. I’ve read almost every book I can find on the Bayeux Tapestry. I’ve lived…
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No 3 in the steps to the Bayeux, Tapestry to Quilt.
Every week I will add more to this journey. I’ve done it in this format to add to Social Media for my students. In 1068 a group of artisans completed one of the most intriguing pieces of art in history. The Bayeux Tapestry. Carola Hicks states “The Bayeux Tapestry provides a far-from impartial account of a…
Quilt Barns – of Old Mission Peninsula.
Its rather difficult to photograph the barns, some of them are a distance off the road and then of course there really isn’t anywhere to safely park the car. This barn was set on a hill of white spring daisies. I stopped by the mailboxes and walked to the road to get my shot. In the mean time, I was observed by a group of goats on the opposite side of the road, they ran up to the fence and gave me a ‘goat stare’ and an occasional bleat. I talked to them.
The Bayeux Discipline – my passion.
My discipline is that I’ve set myself the task to work for 10 hours a day on my Bayeux Project for seven days a week. Physically it’s demanding. Emotionally it’s exciting and to be really honest this quilt is completely different to the sample piece. Its 236 feet of sheer delight for me. Like many of you, I’m having a problem seeing the fine details so I have an appointment at the optician tomorrow.
Working on a different sort of Bayeux
I took my favourite section of a group of soldiers from the Bayeux quilt and we created a small appliqué quilt. I’m not sure how Stuart is going to appliqué his, so it will be interesting to see the finished quilts.
Working on the Bayeux,
There are times when I'm unable to work on my major Project, "The Bayeux Tapestry to Quilt" (to be honest, lots of time) But I have a lot of extra curricular work with this project so I can take work with me on the road. I have reference books on my Ipad and I've just…
A quiet evening.
English: Harold Godwinson falls at Hastings. Harold was struck in the eye with an arrow (left), slain by a mounted Norman knight (right) or both. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Keith and I are babysitting two of our little grandies tonight. Our son and his partner have earned a dinner out by themselves. I bought my computer,…
Small Bayeux Quilt.
Just finished the small quilt
More books.
New books arrived today adding to my library. Each one brings a different perspective to the story of the Bayeux Tapestry. The real world of the Bayeux Tapestry by Michael J Lewis. In this introduction to the Tapestry, Michael Lewis looks not only at the story of the Tapestry itself, but also explores the design…
The Book Depository.
4 more new books on the Bayeux Tapestry have been sent from England. I should get them in a week. I buy my books from the Book Depository in England. They have a huge range of text and art books. AND the delivery is free. These are books I can't buy here in Australia so…